Orfa King

12/19/2025

A few of my favorite church pictures. Some abandoned, some not.

12/19/2025

Halloween Addiction A perfect image on a cold, blowing winter night like tonight.

A little frost can't dim this pumpkin's fiery spirit. Winter got a touch of wicked. 🔥🥶

12/17/2025

The Historic Anderson House Hotel in Wabasha Mn. Rumored as one of the “more” haunted locations in the state alongside places like the Palmer Hotel and the Wabasha Street Caves (in St Paul Mn). Is among a growing list of haunted destinations in our state. As Paranormal Investigation grows, so too does the list. But so far no single location has gained the number one spot. What do you consider as “The most Haunted” in your state?

12/16/2025

Interesting one from Paranormal After Dark Pennsylvania.

Here are some interesting facts about the holiday season around the world. Are you familiar with any of these?

Quirky Customs & Creatures

🍗 KFC for Christmas in Japan: Due to a successful 1970s ad campaign, eating Kentucky Fried Chicken is a major Christmas tradition.

👹Krampus in Austria: A horned, demonic figure who punishes naughty children, a dark counterpart to Saint Nicholas.

🛼Roller Skating in Venezuela: People often skate to Christmas Mass on Christmas Eve.

🕸️ Spider-Web Trees in Ukraine: Trees are decorated with artificial spiderwebs for good luck.

🐐 The Gävle Goat in Sweden: A giant straw goat is built annually, only to be frequently burned down by vandals.

🧹 Hiding Brooms in Norway: On Christmas Eve, Norwegians hide their brooms to prevent witches from stealing them.

Historical Oddities & Origins

🎅 Santa's Red Suit: While Saint Nicholas was red-robed, Coca-Cola heavily popularized the modern image in the 1930s.

❌”Xmas" Origin: 'X' comes from the Greek letter Chi (X), the first letter of Christ.

🔔 First Song in Space: "Jingle Bells" was played by Gemini 6 astronauts in 1965.

🕯️Flammable Trees: Early Christmas trees were decorated with real, flammable candles.

Surprising Traditions

🥒 Christmas Pickles in Germany: A pickle ornament is hidden in the tree for children to find, with the finder getting a small gift.

😈 Burning the Devil in Guatemala: Bonfires are lit on December 7th to burn effigies of the devil, clearing the way for Mary.

🪵 Catalan Caga Tió: A log is fed and "pooped" presents for children in Catalonia, Spain.

Have a great day everyone!

12/16/2025

One from Halloween (All Hallows Eve)

Christmas moons glow like they’re remembering Halloween skies.☃🖤🎃🎄

12/14/2025

Maybe some secrets are left undiscovered?

12/14/2025

Remember this winter season. If you’re cold, they’re cold. Let them in!

12/12/2025

Subscribed to both! Thank you Grey Duck Paranormal and Spooky Island Radio!

12/12/2025

https://youtu.be/utWZyxyI7SE?si=ox_-aCsglMQAWZKV

This house is considered one of the most haunted houses in Minnesota. We foun...

12/12/2025

The place where it all began.

12/10/2025

Not sure if this is creator created or AI, either way, I like it. Great image Halloween Addiction!

Some spirits wander, but this one remembers exactly who called it back. 🕯️🌫️💀

12/09/2025

Two very opposing sets of images in or near Nininger Mn. A fun and creative sculpture park, and an old cemetery from and abandoned township.